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Special Topics Module
This study guide was developed by the Faculty of Medicine, Umm AlQura University
2018
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UQUMED: Year 3 Curriculum Committee
Prepared By:
Dr. Heba adly
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Important contact:
Special Topics Module
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Dr. Abeer Barhmen Year 3 Lead
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Dr. Amal Kotani Year 3 Co Lead
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Ms. Maria Yamani
Admin year lead 3.
Special Topics Module
Module Leads Dr. Heba Adly Dr. Saeed Alharthi
Module name Special Topic I Credit Units 2 CU
Course Number 10002909-2 Week length: 2 weeks
Module Code 3S1 Year of Program: Year 3
Introduction of the module:
This module introduces students to modern aspects of treatment, research, innovation and non-conventional methodology in medicine. This module is a unique and flexible space:
allowing students to pursue in-depth an area of medicine that is of interest to them. These selective modules have been developed by a wide range of academic staff members with different knowledge backgrounds and sub-specialties. This module can be undertaken for a whole 2 weeks as one block or could be stretched over the semester/year, based on the nature of the selective course chosen. The assessment format, the knowledge area, the activities and the medical relevance are all customized for each course by the course designer. The selective course will be chosen by the students based on their need and desire to explore a little bit more in one of the provided subjects. The selective courses may deliver by more than one staff member whenever appropriate.
Aims of the Module
The module aims to provide:
• An opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of a medically- related topic of interest
• Knowledge and understanding of how to utilize the concepts of the pathological sciences, advanced laboratory techniques or research methodology in an innovative way to tackle medical and health care problems
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental elements and complexity of some of the common health problems in Saudi Arabian community and the world.
• An understanding of, and practice in, application of knowledge to clinical practice
• A way in which to enhance creativity in finding solutions for health-care problems including tackling problems through multi-disciplinary team work
• An understanding of the latest non-conventional or alternative medicine in medical field.
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Learning outcomes, learning methodologies and assessment:
The specific outcomes, teaching approaches and assessments are tailored to the individual module. The selective module is not part of the final comprehensive exams.
Special topics main themes
• Knowledge based
• Research focus
• Clinical attachment
List of special topics presented to year 3
*Each Elective course study guide will be available on D2L system before registration opens.
Course
No. Course Title Department Course Author
1. Cancer Biomarkers Biochemistry Dr. Saleh Ahmed
2. Cancer Genetics
Genetics Dr. Ahmed Mufti 3. Diagnosis of genetic diseases, testing, screening
and treatment (Hemophilia as example) Dr. Neda Bogari 4. Hematology of Neonates
Hematology&
Immunology
Prof. Amal Zaghloul
5. Hematology of pregnancy Prof. Amal Zaghloul
6. Hemoglobinopathies and premarital screening Prof. Amal Zaghloul /Dr. Nada Bajaufer
7. Immunotherapy Dr. Amna Alotiby
8. Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management
of Sexually Transmitted Infections Microbiology
Dr. Sami Ashgar
9. Diagnostic Medical Microbiology for Physicians Dr. Sami Ashgar/ Dr. Aiman Momenah
10. Neurosciences diagnostic Multi-
Disciplinary Dr. Amal Alkhotani, Dr Alaa Alkhotani.
11. Life Cycle and Molecular-cell biology of
parasites Parasitology
Dr. Rowida Bakry/ Dr. Rafaat Maklof
12. Tropical Medicine Dr. Saeed Alghamdi/ Dr.
Mohamed Almalki 13. Anatomical/ Surgical pathology
Pathology Dr.Hassan Huwait/ Dr. Ghada Esheba/Dr Alaa Alkhotani/ Dr.
Raid Jastania 14. Drug addiction
Pharmacology&
Toxicology
Prof. Layla Borham 15. Medication Errors and Professional Safe
prescribing Prof. Layla Borham
16. Forensic Toxicology Prof. Ali Afifi
17. Complementary Medicine Prof. Saeed Alghamdi, Prof.
Nahla Ayoub 18. ECG
Physiology
Dr. Abulhalim Serfai
19. Fertility and Women Health Prof. Syed Tabrez Ali
20. Neuro-electrophysiology/ EMG Technology Dr. Omar Babtain
Students Registration Process
Before you register:
1. Meet with course instructor “meeting with courses instructors will be announced through week 10 of the first semester in “Elective Courses Recruiting Day” each course author will present course objectives/ methodology/assessment.
2. Registration opens in week 11 of the first semester for five working days.
3. Review your registration request form “be sure to select your course preferences as no changes can be done after registration is submitted.
4. Review if any perquisites are needed to apply for the course.
5. Be sure of the course registration deadlines. Please remember your elective course calendar
a.1st semester (week 10): “Elective Course Recruiting Day”
b.1st semester (week 10): On-line registration opens c.1st semester (week 11): Registration closes
How to register:
1.Go to UQU.D2L/electives/registration 2.Submit your registration request.
After you’ve registered:
1.Enrollment results will be declared immediately.
